Show-N-Tell: New Diced Hose & Old Day Plaid

**Jack Daw** · 20th February 09, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

Sounds neat. Actually, from what I have come to understand, having a plaid that is older and not the exact match to the kilt is traditional, and maybe even preferable.

Well, then I'm a lucky man! I'll take what I can get, Ted!

**Jack Daw** · 20th February 09, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Sweet, like I say I love mine, cant wait to see how yours turns out.

I'm sure I'll be pleased with it. I've gotten weary wearing the black all the time.

**Bugbear** · 20th February 09, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Well, then I'm a lucky man! I'll take what I can get, Ted!

I'm not kidding about that either. Both MacMillan of Rathdown and Jock Scot have stated that it only need be the same clan tartan, and matching up colors does not really matter. I also gather the plaid having a history makes it even better in a traditionalist sense.

I kind of understand what they mean now.

**bchunter** · 20th February 09, 06:21 PM

That's a good combination. The red/black hose look much better than I would have imagined with that tartan, and is very complimentary.

**Jack Daw** · 20th February 09, 07:33 PM

Thanks, bchunter. I actually bought the hose to wear with my MacGregor kilt, but I'm glad to know that I can wear it with my MacIntyre Hunting Modern.

**Highlander31** · 21st February 09, 01:20 AM

The hose look good. The plaid looks nice as well. That's a nice bit of history on your shoulder.

**ForresterModern** · 21st February 09, 04:35 AM

I think the colors for the whole kit work well. The color of the plaid matches the kilt tartan well, and even though I can see it is the same tartan it is obviously a smaller size sett of the same tartan, which disturbs the visual for me a bit. Not sure why, because it is not unusual to see ties or caps of lighter weight and smaller sett but otherwise identical tartan put together in an outfit.

I think the other unbalancing effect for me is the use of the Argyll as a daytime casual sportcoat, like a man's blazer, rather than as dressy as I am accustomed to seeing it. Daytime casual still looks best to me with a tweed or a sweater. I think the Argyll is a bit strong for this use, personally. The plaid looks good with the Argyll but the Argyll looks a bit out of place. But I guess you would not be able to wear the plaid without the dress of the Argyll, so it is necessary if your goal is to wear the plaid out in daytime.

Just my tuppence.

**Jack Daw** · 21st February 09, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

I think the other unbalancing effect for me is the use of the Argyll as a daytime casual sportcoat, like a man's blazer, rather than as dressy as I am accustomed to seeing it. Daytime casual still looks best to me with a tweed or a sweater. I think the Argyll is a bit strong for this use, personally. The plaid looks good with the Argyll but the Argyll looks a bit out of place. But I guess you would not be able to wear the plaid without the dress of the Argyll, so it is necessary if your goal is to wear the plaid out in daytime.

Just my tuppence.

Yes, I agree completely. As mentioned in a prior post, I'm in the process of getting a tweed argyll that would work better during the day than the black. It was my intention to show off the day plaid and would not have worn the argyll except for that.

**Jack Daw** · 21st February 09, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Highlander31

The hose look good. The plaid looks nice as well. That's a nice bit of history on your shoulder.

Puffer's recent posts showing off his day plaid got me to pull mine out of the cedar chest for a wearing. It's rarely cold enough in Houston to don. Thanks for the comments.